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Paramount · 3 days ago

Counsel, U.S. Distribution

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$140K/yr - $165K/yr
date4+ years exp

Paramount is a leading global media and entertainment company looking for a Counsel to join its Law Department supporting the U.S. Distribution group. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements related to the distribution of programming services and content across various media platforms.

Digital EntertainmentEventsMedia and Entertainment

Responsibilities

Providing advice and counsel on a variety of legal and business affairs matters
Monitoring contractual and regulatory compliance
Assisting with various departmental and administrative functions and assignments requiring interaction with other groups within USD (e.g., Partnerships, Deal Finance, Strategy), with attorneys supporting other client groups and with executives across Paramount
Supporting senior attorneys as needed

Qualification

Contract lawCorporate lawNegotiation skillsMedia lawIntellectual propertyRelationship managementVerbal communicationWritten communicationTime management

Required

Extensive, in-depth knowledge of contract and general corporate law
Ability to evaluate and draft complex agreements and optimally distill information for clients
Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Strong verbal and written communication
Ability to negotiate agreements with third parties independently
Ability to work closely with and maintain positive relationships with Paramount personnel
J.D. and approximately 4+ years of law firm experience
New York State Bar membership and/or qualified to register as NY In-House Counsel

Preferred

Knowledge of media, intellectual property, communications, technology and/or internet law and FCC regulation is preferred
Applicable experience in the television, streaming and/or other digital media industry is a plus

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO

Company

Paramount

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Paramount is a leading media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Paramount Pictures.
dateFounded in 1914
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.paramount.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Vibol Hou
EVP & CTO, Streaming
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Anna Priest
SVP, Head of Paramount+ UK & Ireland
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